2026 Best Secondary Schools in Gloucester Area

Schools in the Gloucester built-up area. Gloucester secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 50, well above England's 39, with 70% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE compared to 56% nationally. Sir Thomas Rich's School, The Crypt School, and Denmark Road High School are among the highest-performing options, with all 12 secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding, compared to 86% across England. Families in Longlevens, Kingsholm, Barnwood, and Abbeymead have access to both selective grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.